The Iowa code § 709C.1 defines one degrees of the crime criminal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

When a person engages in intimate contact with another person knowing that the person’s human immunodeficiency virus status is positive.

Up to 25 years in prison

Criminal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus is a charge that is unique to Iowa. Crimes that would be prosecuted as criminal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus in Iowa will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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